Board Thread:Pokémon Help/@comment-31796688-20170906111522/@comment-31796688-20170928161900

Tyranitar actually makes for a great support pokemon, especially with investment in it's sp def.

Calcs:

252 SpA Alakazam Energy Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 52-62 (25.1 - 29.9%) -- 0.1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ SpA Adaptability Porygon-Z Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 28-34 (13.5 - 16.4%) -- possible 9HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ SpA Aegislash-Blade Flash Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 84-98 (40.5 - 47.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

252+ SpA Deoxys-A Energy Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 70-84 (33.8 - 40.5%) -- 45.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery 

 